TAGS: Sealants
Solvay signs new distribution agreement with Vanderbilt Chemicals for sales and distribution of Tecnoflon® fluoroelastomers (FKM) and Tecnoflon® perfluoroelastomers (PFR FFKM) in North America.
FKM Ideal for Demanding Sealing Applications
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Vanderbilt Chemicals are excited about the new distribution agreement with Solvay,” said Roger Burtraw, president of Vanderbilt Chemicals, LLC. “
Solvay’s best-in-class manufacturing capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and new product innovations complement Vanderbilt’s well-established technical and sales presence in North America. We see these synergies as a major benefit to customers and key to our mutual growth and success,” added Burtraw.
Solvay’s family of Tecnoflon
® FKM and Tecnoflon
® PFR FFKM products are engineered for demanding sealing applications in aggressive chemical and high-heat environments, such as the automotive, industrial, semiconductor and energy industries. The high-performance synthetic rubbers provide a long service life for sealing applications such as O-rings, seals and gaskets.
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Our new distribution relationship with Vanderbilt Chemicals provides broader coverage of our Tecnoflon® product line in North America, giving customers expanded access to technical expertise and value-added services for developing and optimizing fluoroelastomer applications,” said Rose Catherin, sales manager, Americas for channel partners and digital sales for Solvay’s Specialty Polymers global business unit. “
With Vanderbilt’s support, we can more widely deliver these advanced material solutions to meet customers’ changing needs,” added Catherin.
Source: Solvay